Switching On/Off; Working With The Chainsaw - EINHELL Expert GE-EC 2240MG Manual De Instrucciones Original

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We recommend using a cable with a bright and highly
visible color, e.g. red or yellow. This will reduce the
risk of accidentally damaging it with the chainsaw.

5.2 Switching on/off

Switching on
Hold the chainsaw by the handles with both
hands as shown in Fig. 11 (thumbs under the
handles).
Press and hold the safety lock-off (Fig. 1/Item 5).
Switch on the chainsaw at the ON/OFF switch
(Fig. 1/Item 6). You can then release the safety
lock-off.
Switching off
Release the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1/Item 6).
The integrated brake will bring the running chainsaw
to a standstill within a very short space of time.
Always disconnect the mains plug when you stop
working, even if it is only for a short time.
Caution: Always carry the saw by the front handle. If
the saw is plugged in and you carry it by the rear
handle (which is where the switches are located),
then there is a risk that you could accidentally press
the safety lock-off and the ON/OFF switch at the
same time, and the chainsaw could inadvertently start
up.
5.3 Safety devices – motor brake
The motor brakes the saw chain as soon as the
ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1/Item 6) is released or the
power supply is interrupted. This significantly reduces
the risk of injury that would otherwise be present if the
chain continued to run after being switched off or
disconnected.
Chain brake
The chain brake is a safety mechanism which is
triggered via the front hand guard (Fig. 1/Item 2). If
kickback causes the chainsaw to suddenly jerk back
then the chain brake trips and stops the saw chain in
less than 0.12 seconds. You must check the operation
of the chain brake on a regular basis. To do this, fold
the hand guard (Fig. 1/Item 2) forward and briefly
switch the chainsaw on. The saw chain must not start
up.
Pull back the front hand guard (Fig. 1/Item 2) until it
engages to release the chain brake.
Caution: Never use the saw if the safety equipment is
not working properly. Never try to repair safety related
protection systems yourself – always have any work
done by our service department or by a similarly
qualified workshop.
Hand guard
The front hand guard (which also acts as the chain
brake at the same time) (Fig. 1/Item 2) and the rear
hand guard (Fig. 2/ Item 14) protect against finger
injuries resulting from contact with the saw chain if the
chain breaks because it is overloaded.

6. Working with the chainsaw

6.1 Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the
following points before every use:
Condition of the chain saw
Inspect the chainsaw before the start of work for
damage to the housing, the power cable, the saw
chain and the cutter rail. Never use a chainsaw which
is obviously damaged.
Oil container
Fill level of the oil container. Even while working, keep
checking that sufficient oil is in the system. To avoid
damaging the chainsaw, never run the saw if there is
no oil in the system or if the oil drops below the "min"
mark (Fig. 1/Item 11).
On average, a single filling will last around 15 minutes
depending on the number of pauses in cutting and
the loads involved.
Saw chain
Tension of the saw chain, condition of the cutting
elements. The sharper the chainsaw, the easier and
more controllable it is to operate the chainsaw. The
same also applies to the chain tension. Again, while
working also check the chain tension every 10
minutes in order to increase your safety. New saw
chains in particular often tend to expand more.
Chain brake
Check the operation of the chain brake as described
in the chapter "Safety devices" and then release it.
Safety clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-fitting safety clothing
like special trousers which protect against cuts,
protective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles.
When felling trees or performing forest work, always
wear a protective helmet with integral face and
hearing protection. This will offer protection against
falling branches and any branches if they spring back.
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